# THUNDER RESPOND: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dominates, Oklahoma City ANSWERS Spurs Sans Jalen Williams

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-05-21T06:32:11+00:00
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Oklahoma City Thunder outmuscle the San Antonio Spurs to even the Western Conference Finals, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-caliber resurgence and a revamped half-court offense raising big questions about the series' future. Can the Thunder maintain this dominance with Jalen Williams sidelined, and will their unmatched depth continue to fuel their playoff run? Tony East and Ryan Blackburn break down the Thunder’s suffocating defense, Isaiah Hartenstein’s gritty impact battling Victor Wembanyama, and bench heroes like Alex Caruso and Jared McCain. Key discussion points include Stefan Castle’s turnover woes for San Antonio, the implications of injuries to Jalen Williams and Dylan Harper, and what the Spurs must fix to regain the edge as the series shifts to San Antonio. The final segment shifts to whether the Cleveland Cavaliers can recover mentally and tactically after their Game 1 collapse against the New York Knicks. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer -…

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